Ricky's Goes From Manhattan to Mouse Clicks

Ricky's Goes From Manhattan to Mouse Clicks

If you're a New Yorker, no doubt you know Ricky's NYC. And if you haven't heard about the beauty store, now's your chance to get the virtual experience, as the company has joined the e-commerce world. Now the rest of the country can experience the beauty bounty without the crowded atmosphere — and the stores can get pretty packed.

The chain, which specializes in hair care, cosmetics, and unusual fashion accessories, has somewhat of a cult following. It's a bit Urban Outfitters, a touch Spencer's, a little upscale apothecary, and your local beauty emporium combined. Ricky's carries everything from the goofy Burger King Flame Body Spray ($4) to the classic Mason Pearson Popular hairbrush ($151) to the odd Bacon Bandages ($6) to professional hair color. Have you shopped at Ricky's?

How is Ricky's trashy? I've lived in NYC for years and have never heard that. I'm a little offended because I like the stores. You can purchase Bumble & Bumble and just about every other well-known, high-end hair product there. Lots of good skin products (I think I saw Murad the last time I was there) and makeup supplies and tools. Green cleaning supplies. Votivo and Pacifica candles. Even a few rare gems and hard to find cult items. Many of the things there can be found at nice boutiques, salons, Sephora and Whole Foods. And yes, they also have adult toys in a few locations, but it's not dark or seedy, very couple and woman friendly.
They're taken seriously as a supplier for makeup artists, who get a discount I believe, and hair stylists. It's definitely a step above Duane Reade and other drugstores.
The Halloween costumes are definitely on the slutty side, but if that's all you're going there for it might say more about the customer than retailer.

trashy?!? only for halloweeni feel eclectic is a better description. i like how i can find beauty products that other stores might not carry, and still be able to pick up really random party stuff last minute [like a mardi gras mask from the costume area].

trashy?!? only for halloween
i feel eclectic is a better description. i like how i can find beauty products that other stores might not carry, and still be able to pick up really random party stuff last minute [like a mardi gras mask from the costume area].

5 years

I love Rickys. I love their hair color matching bobby pins and they carry high end lines like Kerastase. Plus, they have lots of odds and ends which are fun too.